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As part of the celebrations marking the 200th anniversary of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA), the scientific event “Directions and Innovations in Semiconductor Technology” was held on 14 October 2026 at the Academy’s headquarters in Budapest. The event was chaired by Dr. János Volk, researcher at the HUN-REN Centre for Energy Research, and featured presentations by our colleagues Péter Lajos Neumann and Tímea Nóra Török. Péter Neumann presented his research on memristor-based logic gates, highlighting the potential of VO₂-based devices for energy-efficient computing. Tímea Török introduced neuromorphic MEMS signal processing in acoustic sensing, exploring innovative approaches to next-generation auditory [...]

Once again this year, two teams from the Microsystems and Nanosensors Laboratories of the HUN-REN Centre for Energy Research (EK-MFA) successfully completed the 115 km UB Trail running event. Our colleagues participated in two teams: Microns: Zsófia Baji, Barbara Beiler, Dóra Bereczki, Károly Bodnár, Péter Fürjes, Zsombor Szomor Gyorsítófeszültség: Ferenc Braun, Levente Illés, János Volk The event was a great opportunity to demonstrate teamwork, endurance, and determination beyond the laboratory. Congratulations to both teams on their outstanding achievement!

We are pleased and proud to announce that Dr. Zsófia Baji, a researcher at the HUN-REN Centre for Energy Research, has received the 2026 L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science Award. She received this prestigious recognition for her outstanding research in the field of Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD). Her work contributes to the advancement of modern microelectronic technologies. The Hungarian For Women in Science programme, established 24 years ago, aims to support outstanding female researchers and recognise their scientific achievements. We warmly congratulate our colleague on this prestigious award!

A VO2 memristor-based spike encoding scheme of piezo-MEMS cantilevers' signals is realized in our recently published article, aiming at the application in fully implantable cochlear implants. The article is available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bspc.2026.110761

At the 200th General Assembly of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, our colleague János Volk was awarded an MTA Prize for his outstanding research achievements and for the steps he has taken to apply and utilize those results. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

The team of the HUN-REN EK MFA Mikrosystems and Nanosensors Laboratories completed the 209 km ULTRABALATON distance in 21 hours. Our runners:Károly BodnárFerenc BraunKata ElmerPéter FürjesLevente IllésZsófia KiszelyZsombor SzomorJános Volk Special thanks to our captain, Barbara Beiler, for the organization, care, and constant encouragement—even from afar!Thanks to Péter Neumann for the logistics, and to everyone for the support!

Our TDK student, Kende Dobos, received 1st Prize at the Students’ Scientific Conference (TDK) of Óbuda University, Kandó Faculty. Title: Acoustic Sound Source Localization Using Digital Signal ProcessingSupervisor: Ferenc BraunUniversity Consultant: Zsolt MolnárSection: Measurement Technology Congratulations.

Kende Dobos delivered presentation at the XLI Kandó Conference 2025, held in Budapest, Hungary. His contribution, entitled “Acoustic Sound Source Localization Using Digital Signal Processing,” presented a DSP-based methodology for the precise localization of acoustic sound sources.

The ULTRABALATON TRAIL is a challenge that only the most committed runners dare to undertake. This year, our three-member team completed the demanding 115-kilometre course in 12 hours and 8 minutes. Their achievement is the result of rigorous preparation, perseverance, and exemplary teamwork. Team members: Illés Levente Volk János Braun Ferenc Congratulations to the team, and heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported this outstanding accomplishment!